Saving one horse won't change the world, but it will change the world for that horse.

A Little about Us...
Casey's is in Maple Park, IL. We are a non-profit 501(c)3 organization operating on donations, sponsors and Fundraisers.
Saving one horse won't change the world, but it will change the world for that horse.

Casey's is in Maple Park, IL. We are a non-profit 501(c)3 organization operating on donations, sponsors and Fundraisers.
Dear Friends of Casey’s Safe Haven,
After 13 incredible years of rescue, healing, and community outreach, Casey’s Safe Haven Holistic Horse Rescue and Sanctuary will be passing the reins to Second Chance Saddlebreds (SCS).
May that spirit live on through Second Chance Saddlebreds and every life they touch. After losing our lease and unable to acquire a suitable barn for our rescues, we are eternally grateful to SCS that our rescues will continue to flourish with the same devotion and heart that built Casey’s.
This upcoming transition marks not an ending, but a beautiful continuation of the mission that began when Casey’s was founded — to save, heal, and give new purpose to horses in need while touching the lives of people along the way.
From our earliest days, we recognized that many of our rescues would live out their lives as part of our Sanctuary, and that they, in turn, had the power to heal others. Our guiding words — “People Helping Horses Helping People” — have defined part of our mission. Through the years, we have opened our barn doors to senior citizens, Girl Scout troops, and special needs groups, witnessing countless moments of joy and connection.
We have been blessed with a dedicated team of volunteers, share boarders, and monthly supporters, along with grants and contributions that have made our mission possible. Because of you, our awesome family, our horses have known love, safety, and purpose for over 13 years.
As we move into this next chapter, SCS will carry forward the work of compassion and care that has defined Casey’s over the years. Our barn manager/trainer, Mitchell Bornstein, will continue his management and training with SCS. We are confident that under his guidance and knowledge, our horses, ponies, Petunia Donkey and Billy will continue to thrive.
This transition also comes with reflection — including the challenge of debt accumulated after cancelling over five fundraisers because of COVID, canceling our largest fundraiser – this year’s Fall Open House, along with the five months loss of boarder’s income, all who understandably needed to find a new home. While continuing to work with SCS through the transition process, Casey’s will continue as a NFP 501(c)3 through our fiscal year-end of 06/30/26. We will keep everyone up-to-date with any Casey’s activities through our website, newsletter and FaceBook.
To our volunteers: The future of a volunteer program is currently unknown. Your dedication, love, and enthusiasm have been invaluable to Casey’s over the years and we will keep in touch, if and when, updates become available.
We are filled with gratitude for every person who has walked beside us — rescuing, healing, laughing, crying, and growing together. The equines who came through our gates taught us as much about resilience as they did about love.
From all of us at Casey’s Safe Haven, thank you.
Together, we have proven that healing truly goes both ways —
from humans to horses, and horses to humans.
With love and gratitude,
The Casey’s Safe Haven Team
If you have any questions about Casey's, please do not hesitate to contact us at: info@caseyssafehaven.org
Check out our new greeting cards on our Shop page for a view of inside & outside of cards. PDF Order form is also on the Shop page shows all cards and can be filled out digitally. Cards designed by our own volunteer, Linda Castro!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for our Grant and Generous donation for our new gator!
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, formed in 1948, has a proud tradition of providing support to the citizens of the Greater Aurora Area, the TriCities and Kendall County. Funds are awarded in two major ways, scholarships for local students and grants for designated charitable categories.
In 2023, we were recognized for the work we do in the community and awarded a grant of $6500 toward the purchase of any needed equipment needed to manage Casey’s operations. The grant money has gone toward the purchase of a new gator - the workhorse at Casey's. Our secondhand gator gave out after 10 years and was irreparable. Our thanks go to the foundation for honoring us with the grant and providing a means to help make it possible. We had one year to use the grant money, but it only covered approximately half of the purchase price. Nancy McCormick, who we all know as a former Board Member and Volunteer Coordinator, came to our rescue and stepped up and donated the remaining amount to ensure the purchase was completed before the end of this year. We couldn’t have made it without Nancy!




Casey's Volunteer Forms, Membership Forms, Equine Release/Relinquish Form, Waiver Forms, Boarders Forms and Information.
Anyone on the premises need to fill out a Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement.
Waiver and Hold-Harmless-Agreement (pdf)
DownloadCasey's Wish List (pdf)
DownloadSurrender_Relinquish Application (pdf)
DownloadAdoption Application Form (pdf)
DownloadVolunteer Application-digital (pdf)
Downloadvolunteerhandbook (pdf)
DownloadBoarding-Application_CSH-digital (pdf)
DownloadBoarding Contract_CSH-1-25 (pdf)
DownloadBoarders_CSH-Operations-Manual_0125 (pdf)
DownloadMembership-ltr-digital (pdf)
Download5013c_CSH_ltr-2017 (pdf)
DownloadFoster Application Form-digital (pdf)
DownloadPeople helping HORSES helping People
Casey's Physical Address: 8N005 IL Rte 47, Maple Park, IL 60151 | Casey's Mailing Address: PO Box 103, Elburn, IL 60119 | Registered Illinois Horse Rescue License #14155 | Approved Illinois Charitable Organization Tax-Exempt 501(c) 3 Organization | Internal Revenue Service File #45-2865627 www.caseyssafehaven.org | info@caseyssafehaven.org | 630-945-2724